Advancing Canada's Competitive Advantage – A national forum on management

Bilingual workshop with no simultaneous translation

Friday October 2nd

Overview: This session will focus on the current state of the art in business ethics research and application, drawing on the experience and expertise of university researchers, business practitioners and informed commentators.

State of the Art in Ethics and How that Translates to Business (9:15 to 10:45 am)

Speakers:

• Wesley Cragg, Professor Emeritus, Business Ethics, and Project Director and Principal Investigator, Canadian Business Ethics Research Network (CBERN), Schulich School of Business, York University
• Michel Dion, Professor (Chair in Financial Integrity), Faculté d’administration, Université de Sherbrooke [slideshow]

Moderator:

• Sheila Brown, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs (CCEPA)

Abstract

The opening addresses will examine the philosophical underpinnings of ethics, current issues and principles and the applications of those principles to business situations. The question of what is the basic moral orientation of ethical leaders that makes their behavior “ethical” will be examined, along with the issue of what are the stumbling blocks to ethical behavior?

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Daily Ethics: Examples of the Application of Ethics in Business (11:00 am to 12:30 pm)

Speakers:

• Tracy-Ann Lugg, Quebec Vice President, Adecco Canada Inc.
• Hubert Bolduc, Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, Cascades Inc. [slideshow]
• Thierry C. Pauchant, Professor (Chair in Ethical Management), HEC Montréal [slideshow]

Moderator:

• Sheila Brown, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs (CCEPA)

Abstract

Tracy-Ann Lugg, Hubert Bolduc, Thierry C. Pauchant will give further perspectives on ethics, sharing some practical examples of the application of ethics in business, drawing on their direct business experience and the results of interviews with Canadian business leaders who have introduced innovative ethical practices and tools into their organizations.

Partner:

• Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs, Halifax. A joint initiative of Saint Mary’s University and the Atlantic School of Theology.